Friday, July 20, 2007

My old skool Singapore

For the purpose of work, I sometimes need to hunt for images of the old Singapore. With the nation's birthday coming soon, it is time to show my patriotic side (not that I have any other sides for my country :P) and introduce everyone to a fantastic website for you to reminise or simply pass time while waiting for the clock to strike 6.

Ladies and gentlemen, at the National Archive search portal, you can find many a gems like these (WARNING! Those not from my generation will be scratching heads in bewilderment):

Toa Payoh MRT was once sparkling new

You know her occupation from her clothing*

This is what comes to mind when you think of monorail and "cable-ru car"